Childhood Melanoma Prevention and Screening

Pediatric Melanoma Screening

Cancer screening exams are important medical tests done when you’re at risk but don’t have symptoms. They help find cancer at its earliest stage, when the chances for successful treatment are highest.It is a good idea to examine your child’s skin periodically. If your child has risk factors, talk to your doctor about routine screening exams.

Pediatric Melanoma Risk Factors

Although the exact cause of pediatric melanoma is not known, certain things make it more likely that a child will develop this type of cancer. These risk factors include: